Insights and Stories on Saskatchewan

Prairie forecast: More much-needed moisture expected

Feb. 28, 2024 at 9:47 am CST

Cold Arctic air has invaded the Prairies much to many people’s surprise. We have gotten so used to mild spring-like weather that some people may be put off that winter has returned. For those who read my last column, this type of weather shouldn't be surprising since we are now moving into what can be the snowiest time of the year.

Klassen: Statistics Canada confirms lower feeder cattle supplies

Feb. 27, 2024 at 8:47 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie forecast update: Storms roll in

Feb. 26, 2024 at 9:19 am CST

By Daniel Bezte

Feed barley under pressure, but opportunities available

Feb. 22, 2024 at 2:14 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Prairie forecast: Mild start, then a chance of storms

Feb. 21, 2024 at 9:44 am CST

By Daniel Bezte

Klassen: Feeder market shows signs of herd expansion

Feb. 20, 2024 at 10:48 am CST

For the week ending February 17, Western Canadian prices for yearlings and backgrounded cattle were quoted $2-$4/cwt higher than seven days earlier.

By Jerry Klassen

Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain

Feb. 15, 2024 at 5:31 pm CST

Buying activity for feed barley and feed wheat in Western Canada is moving slowly and prices continue to decline, according to Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Wheat field and straw bales in the Milk River Valley with hills in the background

Prairie forecast: Dry and mild west, seasonal east

Feb. 14, 2024 at 9:31 am CST

If you haven’t noticed, it has been an unusual winter, and that unusualness is causing all sorts of headaches with weather forecasting. In particular, cloud cover. In the last forecast period, it looked as if high pressure would dominate the weather bringing plenty of clear skies along with more seasonable temperatures.

By Daniel Bezte

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

Feb. 13, 2024 at 9:24 am CST

For the week ending February 10, Western Canadian the market for yearlings over 800 pounds was $3/cwt to $6/cwt compared to a week earlier. Feeder cattle suited for grass and calves were up $8/cwt to as much as $25/cwt in some cases compared to the week prior. Quality steers averaging 600 pounds were readily trading in the range of $410-$425 up from the range of $380-$395 last week.

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum

Feb. 9, 2024 at 9:35 am CST

Wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies pulled back during the week ended Feb. 8. While there were moderate declines in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, there were sharper losses for Canadian Western Amber Durum.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm